Scientists in London are testing a form of concrete called sugarcrete which is made from fibrous material left over from the harvest of sugarcane. The material can be made simply and hopes to provide an alternative to high-energy use construction materials. Scientists in London are testing a form of concrete called sugarcrete which is made from…
Another spectacular light show could come within two weeks as Sun storms reach 11-year high. Another spectacular light show could come within two weeks as Sun storms reach 11-year high. BBC News
California’s Medicaid program is testing a novel approach for people addicted to methamphetamine, cocaine and other stimulants: For every clean urine test, they can earn money — up to $599 a year. California’s Medicaid program is testing a novel approach for people addicted to methamphetamine, cocaine and other stimulants: For every clean urine test, they…
A caretaker from Brixham says it is “probably the worst ailment” he has had in his adult life. A caretaker from Brixham says it is “probably the worst ailment” he has had in his adult life. BBC News
A Dyson sphere is a hypothetical giant structure that surrounds a star and can capture its solar output. Two separate groups of astronomers have claimed that they have detected dozens of possible Dyson spheres within the Milky Way galaxy. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz speaks with Dr. Michio Kaku about what it would take to create a…
Nearly half of residents lost income after a hurricane, a new study shows. Most were low-paid hourly workers in storefront shops Nearly half of residents lost income after a hurricane, a new study shows. Most were low-paid hourly workers in storefront shops Scientific American Content: Global
The coastal communities of Guayama and Salinas in southern Puerto Rico feature acres of vibrant green farmland, and a rich, biodiverse estuary, the protected Jobos Bay, which stretches between the neighboring townships. But this would-be tropical paradise is also the home of both a 52-year-old oil-fired power plant and a 22-year-old coal-fired power plant, which local residents say contaminate…
Biases against certain groups of people can escalate into acts of violence if left unchecked Biases against certain groups of people can escalate into acts of violence if left unchecked Mind All Articles | Discover Magazine
The pasteurization process was invented in the 1860s and continues to keep people safe from a range of foodborne illnesses The pasteurization process was invented in the 1860s and continues to keep people safe from a range of foodborne illnesses Scientific American Content: Global
In ERs now, you’ll get a tech-driven evaluation. But trading doctors’ humanity and deductive powers for AI and apps has a high cost — dumbed-down medicine. In ERs now, you’ll get a tech-driven evaluation. But trading doctors’ humanity and deductive powers for AI and apps has a high cost — dumbed-down medicine. Health & Wellness